The Nigerian Police force has distanced itself from political comment by an individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, which has been circulating on social media platforms.
According to the police the individual in question is not a regular officer of the Nigeria Police Force but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.
The reaction followed a trending video online in which a spy policeman accused the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, of embezzlement and undermining democracy.
Reacting to the video,Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi condemned the remarks made by the spy policeman adding that Supernumerary Police Officers are private individuals trained by the Nigeria Police for specific security duties and are not regular police officers.
“The Nigeria Police Force has been made aware of a recent video evidencing
” The NPF strongly condemns this act and clarifies that the individual is not a regular officer of the Nigeria Police Force, but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.
“Supernumerary Police Officers are private individuals trained by the Nigeria Police for specific security functions, primarily within their place of employment.
” They are not on the payroll of the NPF and do not swear to the oath of allegiance like sworn regular police officers, thus they have the right to belong to any political party of their choice and freedom of expression.
“In this extant case, the Police frowns at the wearing of his official SPY uniform and engaging in political activities.
“The individual involved has been arrested for further investigations. We reiterate that his political comments do not reflect the views of the Nigeria Police, and the public is urged to disregard any such statements and trust in our continued commitment to professionalism, neutrality, and the rule of law.”
